Principal FPGA Designer - TeraWave

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide. About the Role At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to build a future where access to space is reliable, cost-effective, and routine. Joining our team means you'll be part of a mission-driven organization that values curiosity, collaboration, and bold thinking. We are seeking a talented and experiencedPrincipal FPGA Designerto join ourTeraWaveprogram. In this role, you will provide technical leadership in the design, development, and verification of complex FPGA-based systems supporting high-speed data processing, communications, and signal processing applications. You will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly shape next-generation space systems. As part of a small, nimble team, you must be comfortable working across disciplines and taking ownership of deliverables from concept through flight. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for our mission and is eager to achieve big things through technical excellence and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead FPGA designs through the full development lifecycle: requirements capture, architecture definition, RTL design, functional simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, timing closure, and hardware bring-up
• Comply with and refine FPGA design methodologies, coding standards, and best practices throughout the development process
• Develop and maintain comprehensive verification environments, including testbenches, constrained-random stimulus, and functional coverage models
• Partner closely with other program stakeholders to define interfaces and ensure end-to-end system performance
• Support hardware integration and troubleshooting efforts, including lab board bring-up and debug
• Conduct and participate in design reviews (preliminary, critical, and peer-level) and provide constructive technical feedback
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level FPGA engineers; provide technical direction and foster a culture of engineering excellence
• Evaluate and select FPGA devices, IP cores, EDA tools, and vendor solutions to meet program requirements
• Contribute to program planning by providing

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